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FxWirePro: Bets on Fed’s approach over rates in 2018, bullion OTC market projections and derivatives trades

Dec 19, 2017 13:04 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks

The Feds this months meeting decision is almost in lines of consensus. Do you think the shift in dynamics this time around is due to the improved growth prospects on account of tax changes and markets expectations for...

FxWirePro: Political and monetary buzz in BRICS FX - episode 2

Dec 19, 2017 11:44 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

CNY: In China, a former PBOC economist said the government should scrap the annual GDP target and focus more on employment. The reasoning is that a narrow focus on growth will only reinforce the inefficiencies and...

FxWirePro: Political and monetary buzz in BRICS FX - episode 1

Dec 19, 2017 11:30 am UTC| Research & Analysis

BRL: In BRL, faster growth should strengthen portfolio inflows and reinforce a much improved current account. Elections will be an issue starting in 2Q18, but the base case is a market-friendly outcome, one that will allow...

FxWirePro: RV trios to celebrate X’mas on unresolved EU-UK trade pact

Dec 19, 2017 10:03 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

As 2017 is a year to forget as the macro portfolio suffered and heading towards a fresh year of hope, a trio of relative value trade ideas for the holiday period comes to mine on the eve of Christmas to begin the new year...

FxWirePro: Fundamental driving forces and hedging intricacies of CAD through 2018

Dec 19, 2017 09:11 am UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views Central Banks

CAD rates recently climbed above USD rates for the first time since 2014 (refer above graph) as the Canadian monetary policy to be more decisive than oil prices, and the USD rates projections can realistically drag the...

FxWirePro: CAD/JPY option strips to hedge and trade amid both bearish/bullish scenarios in intermediate trend ahead of BoJ

Dec 19, 2017 07:30 am UTC| Research & Analysis Central Banks Insights & Views

As the Bank of Japan is lined up for monetary policy announcement tomorrow, which is one of the worlds most dovish central banks, the market consensus in this upcoming event is very meager. Governor Kuroda who has managed...

FxWirePro: Polls and monetary policy surprise in CEEMEA - ZAR vols to intensify on results and RUB to reverse gains but encourage bullish exposure in ruble versus euro

Dec 18, 2017 15:20 pm UTC| Research & Analysis Insights & Views

The South African rand has been the top performer in the recent past by a large margin as the market grew increasingly confident that Ramaphosa and his allies will win the ANC elective conference election. For all those...

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Economy

New World Screwworm Found Near U.S. Border Raises Threat to Cattle Industry and Beef Prices

A dangerous outbreak of the New World Screwworm has moved closer to the United States, raising serious concerns for the livestock industry and agricultural economy. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),...

Iran-U.S. Nuclear Talks Remain Unresolved as Strait of Hormuz Risks Keep Markets on Edge

Iran has rejected suggestions that a final agreement has been reached with the United States, emphasizing that negotiations surrounding its nuclear program remain ongoing. The statement came after comments from U.S....

US Launches New Trade Investigation Into Vietnam Over Intellectual Property Concerns

The United States has initiated a new trade investigation into Vietnams handling of intellectual property (IP) rights, a move that could eventually lead to additional tariffs on Vietnamese imports. The investigation,...

US Dollar Slips as Markets Weigh Potential US-Iran Peace Deal and Oil Price Outlook

The U.S. dollar weakened slightly on Friday as investor confidence improved following comments from President Donald Trump regarding a possible peace agreement between the United States and Iran. The prospect of easing...

Oil Prices Fall as Markets Await U.S.-Iran Peace Deal Decision

Oil prices moved lower on Friday as investors closely monitored developments surrounding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement. Market sentiment weakened after U.S. President Donald Trump stated that he would meet with...

Politics

US Southern Command Chief Holds Rare Military Meeting With Cuban Officials at Guantanamo Bay

A rare high-level military meeting between the United States and Cuba took place at the perimeter of the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay, marking a significant development in U.S.-Cuba relations amid growing...

Trump Nears Decision on Iran Ceasefire Extension as Key Disputes Remain

U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that he is close to making a final decision on a proposed agreement to extend the current ceasefire with Iran, although major disagreements between Washington and Tehran continue to...

Poland Considers Revoking Zelensky’s Top Honor Over Controversial UPA Army Unit Recognition

Poland is considering revoking one of its highest state honors awarded to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a controversial decision by Ukraine to rename a military unit after the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA),...

Trump Signs Executive Order to Expand Access to Federal Lands in the U.S.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday aimed at removing restrictions that limit access to federal lands across the United States, according to a statement from the White House. The move is part of...

UN Blacklists Israel and Russia Over Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Claims

The United Nations has added Israel and Russia to its official blacklist of parties suspected of committing conflict-related sexual violence, a decision that has sparked strong international reactions and intensified...

Science

Blue Origin New Glenn Rocket Explodes During Launch Pad Test, Delaying Space Ambitions

Blue Origin suffered a major setback after its uncrewed New Glenn rocket exploded during a launch pad test in Florida on Thursday, raising new challenges for Jeff Bezos space company as it competes with Elon Musks SpaceX...

Trump Administration Releases New UFO Files and Apollo Mission Records

The U.S. Defense Department has released dozens of previously classified UFO-related files following an order from President Donald Trump, sparking renewed debate over unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP) and government...

China vs. NASA: The New Moon Race and What's at Stake by 2030

The space race is back and this time, its a direct competition between the United States and China for dominance on the lunar surface. NASAs Artemis II mission recently made history when four astronauts flew farther into...

NASA Artemis II: First Crewed Moon Mission Since Apollo Takes Four Astronauts on 10-Day Lunar Journey

NASAs Artemis II mission launched Wednesday, marking humanitys return to crewed lunar exploration for the first time since the Apollo era. Carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft, this historic 10-day mission...

NASA's Artemis II Mission: First Crewed Lunar Journey Since Apollo

Technology

Kentucky School District Secures $27 Million in Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlements

A Kentucky school district has secured nearly $27 million in settlements from major social media companies over allegations that their platforms contributed to a growing student mental health crisis. The financial details,...

MongoDB Q1 FY2027 Earnings Beat Expectations, Raises Full-Year Outlook

MongoDB (NASDAQ: MDB) delivered stronger-than-expected first-quarter fiscal 2027 results, fueled by growing demand for its database platform among enterprises and organizations developing artificial intelligence...

SpaceX IPO Could Become Largest in History with $1.8 Trillion Valuation Target

Elon Musks SpaceX is reportedly moving forward with plans for a historic initial public offering (IPO), targeting a valuation of at least $1.8 trillion. According to a Bloomberg News report citing sources familiar with the...

Autodesk Beats Q1 Estimates, Acquires MaintainX for $3.6 Billion

Autodesk (NASDAQ: ADSK) reported stronger-than-expected financial results for its fiscal first quarter and announced a major $3.6 billion acquisition of MaintainX, a move that strengthens its position in AI-powered...

US Quantum Stocks Surge After $2 Billion Government Investment

The U.S. Department of Commerce has sparked major excitement across the technology and financial sectors after announcing plans to invest $2 billion into quantum computing and advanced hardware companies through the CHIPS...